April 9, 2026–April 11, 2026
The TRIO Student Access and Success Conference (TRIO SASC) is a 3-day student development conference designed to provide TRIO and accessibility scholars with the opportunity to experience community engagement, academic and personal development, networking and overall enrichment.
Conference Activities
Conference Kick-Off
Conference Darty
Breakout Sessions
Family BBQ
Cultural/Evening Activity
NCCU Grad Fair
Conference Activities
TRIO Day of Service
Health and Wellness: Movie and Popcorn
Health and Wellness: Game Room
Health and Wellness: Line Dancing
NCCU Campus Tours
Oral Research Presentations
Meet-and-Greet Reception
Cultural/Evening Activity
External Grad School Fair
Conference Activities
Opening Plenary
Concurrent Sessions
College and Resource Fair
Research Poster Display
View the registration rates and registration policy for the conference.
We are currently accepting proposals for concurrent sessions. Please submit a conference proposal at the link below.
Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: September 15, 2025
Acceptance Notification: November 1, 2025
Workshop Date: April 10–12, 2026
We are currently accepting vendors for our exhibition hall! Are you a graduate school recruiter, an employer, or selling products? Complete the registration link below to join us and meet with first-generation and low-income students, students with disabilities and the faculty and staff who serve them nationwide! Please review the cost and deadlines before registering.
We are currently accepting presenters and posters for undergraduate research. Students and faculty can submit their research to be featured by February 15, 2026, for consideration.
Contact Us
Got questions or concerns? Contact one of our lead conference planning committee members.
Murray, Dekendrick
Executive Director for Student Access & Success
Student Services
Ackall, Viviane
Director of LCI Student Accessibility Center (SAC)
LCI Student Accessibility Center (SAC)
Farmer, Allison N
Assistant Director for LCI Student Accessibility Center (SAC)
LCI Student Accessibility Center (SAC)
Foley, Katherine
Office Coordinator
LCI Student Accessibility Center (SAC)
Johnson, Drew
Director for TRIO Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
Student Services
Mabiala, Carol R
Associate Director for TRIO Teacher Preparation Program
Student Services
Mack, Noah
Executive Assistant
Student Services
McCaden, Brielle
Assistant Director for Academic Support and Development
Student Services
McMillan, Domanique
Associate Director for TRIO STEM Success Program
Student Services
Scott, Colleen
Director of TRIO Student Support Services
University College
Spencer, Simone
Assistant Director, Student Success & Engagement
Student Services
Student Services Building, Room G18 
919-530-5058